Users who prefer smart phones with over 5 inches display can choose between Asus ZenFone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S5, The Fuse Joplin reported.
Asus Zenfone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S5 are both large handsets. The trend for bigger smart phones is on-going and the two models are among the best options. To choose the best device, a buyer must review the features and specifications.
Designs, Displays and Dimensions
Zenfone 5's physical dimension is 148.2×72.8×10.3 millimetres and it weighs 145 grams. The front part looks impressive but the back side seems cheap with its plastic cover. The device's resolution is 720×1280 pixels at 294ppi.
The Galaxy S5 measures 142×72.5×8.1 millimetres and also weighs 145 grams. The device's advantage is its dust and water protection. S5 has a dotted pattern on the back part, which fans criticized. It also has a higher resolution at 1080×1920 pixels and a pixel density of 432ppi.
Performance
The Zenfone 5 runs on v4.4.2 (KitKat) and has two cores, which are GHz / Intel Atom Z2580 chipset and 1.6 GHz / Intel Atom Z2560 chipset. The processors come with 2GB of RAM and another 1GB of RAM. Internal memory can either be 8 or 16GB, which can expand up to 64GB. The device is not highly recommended for high-quality games.
Galaxy S5 runs on v5.0 (Lollipop) with quad core Krait 400 processor clocked at 2.5GHz, which sits on a Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 chipset along with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM. Internal memories can either be 16GB or 32GB, which expands up to 128GB. The specifications are clearly high-end, according to Tech Radar.
Cameras
There is no debate that Samsung Galaxy S5 has a better back camera with 16MP resolution. Other notable features includes phase detection autofocus, 1/2.6" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, HDR, dual shot and 2160p@30fps video record frame rate.
Meanwhile, Asus Zenfone 5's back camera is at 8MP and has lesser features. Front facing cameras of the two devices are both at 2MP.
Batteries
The Zenfone 5 carries 2110 mAh battery, which can last up to 18 hours of talk time. The Galaxy S5 has a bigger 2800 mAh battery with 21 hours of talking time
Price
When talking about affordability, Asus Zenfone 5 clearly wins the fight with a price of $160. Samsung Galaxy S5 is on the expensive side with a tag of $535, according to Air Herald.
Buyers can also check Amazon for the phone's latest prices depending on the service provider.
In conclusion, users may prefer Asus Zenfone 5 if they want a good low-end phone. Samsung Galaxy S5 is a perfect choice if the buyer wants high-end features and has the budget to acquire it.
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